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Background: Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.

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By Lizzie P
December 30th 2006

Peace and Quiet!

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

Thanks everyone for your comments, and Best Bod, this is one trip I would not do as a class trip - you are so right! The after effects of the rafting are interesting, I can still hear the roaring of the water as I went under and also feel that frightening moment of not knowing whether to breath or not. Water rushed at me from all directions, even my eyes seemed to fill up at times! However, I am glad that I did it! Boxing Day saw us up early for a trip to Botswana, to the Game Park at Chobe. [View Full Entry]

By katschtom
December 30th 2006

Stunning Wildlife

Africa » Botswana

Hi! We just came back to Pretoria after 3 days in Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana. We still got tears of happiness in our eyes about what beautiful animals we've seen there! We will issue a longer entry with some of the best photos soon. For now a Happy new year for all of you! We will celebrate in the plane from Johannesburg to Hongkong. Wir sind heute vom Wildtier-Camp Mashatu in Botswana (3Laender-Eck Suedafrika, Zimbabwe und Botswana) nach Pretoria zurueck gekehrt. Schon wieder haben wir unglaublich schoene Tage durchlebt. Von 40 Grad im Schatten ueber Gewitterregen, aber das [View Full Entry]

By Bri Linz
December 29th 2006

Botswana

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

After our initial tour had ended, new people had joined in Livingston and our driver had crushed one of the tents trying to bump start the truck (the battery was dead) we crossed the border into Botswana on the ferry. Settling at a camp site near Chobe national park we headed into the park on the following day and caught glimpse of yet another Leopard. Classically this one was lazily dangling his paws from a tree. Also there were multiple sightings of Elephants (which are being culled at the moment in Chobe due to their very high numbers) and the torrential [View Full Entry]

By Jesty
December 12th 2006

TRUCK TRIP CONTINUED........

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

Sunburn Alert

Whoops, seems to have been an eternity since the last blog update but for the select few that have sampled the Sydney nightlife i'm sure u'll understand why!! Ok, where were we ....................................Namibia. Namibia was a 6 hour journey from the Okavango Delta where we camped for one night next to the Zambezi river. The only reason Namibia was included in the itinery of the Truck trip was that it was easier to travel to Chobe in Botswana going via Namibia. The only sight seeing we indulged ourselves in was the 'floating bar' and the inside of our tents. The 'floating [View Full Entry]

By El Kirby
December 7th 2006

Who's the King of the Jungle

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Maun

Sunset over the delta
Our first night's safari walk we watched the sunset- beautiful! Then all the mosquitoes came out!

A hollowed out tree trunk boat took us to the beautiful conservation area that is the Okavango Delta; a river delta that is almost dried up (100years) but is still full of reeds and shallow water ways and of course , a variety of animal and plant life. This is a really special place. The government only let a certain number of tourists there and there are strict rules on no litter, no soaps and deoderants!! We weren't even allowed to leave fruit peel cos it wasn't native to the land. Each morning we were up at 5am for a three [View Full Entry]

By farrell
December 6th 2006

Dumela from Botswana

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

Chobe River

That means Hi from Botswana. I'm really just passing through Botswana at the time. I spent the better part of the last 3 days on busses getting up here from Jo-burg and tomorrow I head over to Livingstone, Zambia. There wasn't much to see during most of the trip. Mostly I was driving through parts of the Kalahari desert. It wasn't barren, just lots of little scrub trees and bush. I did see lots of cattle grazing and crossing the road. Which I found very strange because all throughout, what I've seen of Africa, nobody eats beef. They all eat chicken. [View Full Entry]

By dougfitz
November 28th 2006

Transit Trucking

Africa » Botswana

Nomad Truck
George, Lizzie (in cab) and the Nomad truck at Martinsdrift.

Another Truck Arranged to travel on a truck re-locating from Vic Falls to Jo'berg. Arrived at the pickup point at the appointed time, 0600. Truck was there, but it was a very quiet stay. First sign of movement about 0700 and finally got away at 0800. I was really glad to have been up since 0430 to get there! Saw a new bird on the way out of Vic Falls, a ground hornbill. Quite unexpected, as we were travelling at speed and not paying too much attention. Overnight at Palapye Arrived at our overnight campsite, and the three pax were allocated [View Full Entry]

By Isa in Africa
November 24th 2006

Final days in Zambia and Botswana

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

Zambezi River Cruise · Livingstone, Zambia

Version Francaise un peu plus bas. Hi everyone, Here are some final pictures of the safari in Zambia and Botswana. The safari ended in Lusaka last Wednesday and while everyone flew back to Europe I flew back to Johannesburg for a few days of rest before heading out to Zanzibar - which is where I am updating my blog. Yes Zanzibar is as amazing as I had fantasized, but you'll have to wait until the next blog to hear more and see pictures. As you can see on the pictures I took a micro light flight above Victoria Falls on our [View Full Entry]

Read instructions first · Microlight Flight · Livingstone, Zambia

1,500 ft above Victoria Falls · Livingstone, Zambia

By dougfitz
November 23rd 2006

Chobe

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

Setting out
This morning's game drive was in modified Toyota Landcruisers.

Game Drive Set out early this morning into Chobe National Park. Were only inside the park boundary for a matter of minutes and had spotted a herd of elephant walking along the ridgeline. Impala, puku, turtle, warthog, hippo, banded mongoose, and crocodile were also spotted on the way, as well as a variety of birds. River Cruise At 1530 we loaded up with other guests at the hotel on the river cruise boat, and spent about two and a half hours looking at the animals close to the river banks. Initially, it was just large animals. As we went further upstream, [View Full Entry]

By Jesty
November 15th 2006

OVERLAND TRUCK TRIP

Africa » Botswana

Truck and Crew
Typical Breakfast by the Zambezi River

Just for the purpose of people that think going to Skegness for a Summer holiday is going 'travelling' we'll start by explaining exactly wot an 'Overland Truck Trip' is all about. Basically you pay a one off fee at the beginning and most of your costs are included for the entire duration of the trip. This includes travel, accomodation (tents), food, activites and cups of rank tea. Refer to the photo for what the Truck looks like, it has many fold out functions such as kitchen facilities but sadly no toilets. When you are in the middle of nowhere for hours [View Full Entry]

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